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P295 OLY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 OLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 87,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 87,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 87,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,594 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,022 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,081 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,782 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 65,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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P295 OLY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P295 OLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P295 OLY registered?

P295 OLY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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